• Arborist Climber Trainee

    Bartlett Tree Experts • Charlottesville, VA 22902

    Job #2810071227

  • Overview

    If you enjoy working outdoors in a professional and safe environment, consider a career with Bartlett Tree Experts! At Bartlett, we value a strong culture of excellence in safety, scientific research, lifelong learning, and career development.

    As an Arborist Climber Trainee, you will be an integral member of a tree care crew working alongside Bartlett's dedicated team of arborists, gaining practical field experience in scientific tree and shrub care on commercial and residential properties. This is a unique entry-level opportunity to develop your career in arboriculture through hands-on, on-the-job training.

    Benefits

    We offer competitive compensation, as well as:

    • A safety-first culture and professional workplace
    • Advancement opportunities - we promote from within
    • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
    • 401k retirement plan
    • Paid time off and holidays
    • Industry credential/license pay increases - we encourage and invest in your professional development
    • Company provided uniforms, PPE, gear, and equipment
    • Boot reimbursement up to $150
    • Employee referral bonus program
    • Access to training, continuing education programs, and a variety of resources provided by the Bartlett Tree Experts Research Laboratories in Charlotte, NC

    To find out more about what life is like at Bartlett, check us out on Instagram @LifeatBartlett

    Responsibilities

    As an Arborist Climber Trainee, you will play an important role in:

    • Learning through on-the-job training to safely perform all aspects of arboriculture, including:
      • Tree climbing
      • Pruning
      • Rigging
      • Cabling and bracing
      • Removal of hazardous trees
      • Tree identification
      • Properly maintaining and operating equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, chippers, and aerial lifts)
      • Implementing work zone safety procedures
      • Assisting Arborist Climbers and Arborist Crew Leaders working on the ground and aloft
      • Assisting with driving, backing, dumping, and parking duties
    • Learning, understanding, and adhering to all safety rules and company safety policies
    Qualifications
    • A passion for nature, the environment, and the outdoors
    • Interest in working outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
    • Valid driver's license
    • A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team
    • Prior tree care, landscaping, forestry, turf care, or horticulture experience is preferred but not required
    • Degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turfgrass, Environmental Science, Plant Science, Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture or a related field is preferred but not required

    The F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

    Location : NameCharlottesville Location : State/ProvinceVA CategoryProduction Arborist Latest Post Date: englishcareers12/16/2024 TypeRegular Full-Time